Tansweer Awards 2026
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Opens17 Mar 2026
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Deadline1 May 2026
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Entry feeFREE
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The Tasweer Awards offer photographers from Western Asia and North Africa the opportunity to develop and showcase their work through financial support, mentorship, and international exposure.
Overview
The Tasweer Project Award support photographers based in Western Asia and North Africa (WANA) with a grant of QAR 30,000 to develop, initiate, or complete a photographic project. Selected artists will be invited to present their work within the programme of the Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar. Alongside financial support, the award offers curatorial guidance, mentorship, and opportunities to engage with an international network of practitioners.
The Tasweer Single Image Award invites photographers from the same region to submit one image reflecting their personal experience or narrative. Each selected artist receives a QAR 2,000 prize and the opportunity to showcase their work in an online exhibition, as well as participate in the festival’s wider public programme.
Practical Info
Applicants must submit their work through an online application form, including a project description, a selection of images, and a short biography. For the Project Awards, submissions should present a cohesive body of work or a clear proposal in development, while the Single Image Award requires the upload of one photograph accompanied by a brief statement. Applications are open to photographers aged 18 and above residing in Western Asia and North Africa (WANA).
About Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar
Tasweer is a photography platform and biennial festival dedicated to supporting image-makers across Western Asia and North Africa (WANA). It aims to nurture artistic talent, foster professional growth, and strengthen the region’s creative ecosystem through exhibitions, awards, mentorship, and public programmes. Positioned as a key initiative within Qatar’s cultural landscape, Tasweer contributes to the development of the arts economy while creating opportunities for dialogue and exchange within the global photographic community.
